• Established and managed business operations, built a network of trusted suppliers, and developed strong relationships with clients.• Worked daily with cross-functional teams to manage production strategies, costings, development, quality assurance, logistics, and payment processes to troubleshoot and resolve issues.• Managed relationships with various suppliers to meet quality standards, price negotiations, and delivery schedules.• Communicated with factories and buyers daily to ensure that orders are being fulfilled correctly and that any issues are addressed and solved in a timely manner.

• Managed relationships with US clients including negotiating contracts, setting sales targets, and developing and implementing strategies to drive growth.• Achieved annual sales growth from 0 to over 8+ million USD within 2 years, despite the challenges of the pandemic and intense market competition.• Managed production implications and worked closely with cross-functional teams to meet product-to-market (P2M) demand and costing goals.• Worked with leadership to communicate upfront costing and strategic goals to meet financial targets.• Executed a product development strategy that maintains brand aesthetic and product quality, while maximizing cost efficiencies.• Collaborated with factories to ensure the production process was efficient, cost-effective, and on time.• Communicated with cross-functional teams daily to ensure that product orders were placed in a timely manner and that all relevant information was shared to facilitate the production process.• Worked closely with the design team to understand each customer's specific needs and preferences to identify the most suitable sourcing options. Made informed decisions about vendor allocation and production planning, considering factors such as workmanship, fabrics, and accessories to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products.• Coordinated fit, pre-production, and top sample sessions with factories to deliver aesthetically correct samples by making design-driven product decisions. Leveraged technical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve issues.• Successfully managed key accounts for high-profile clients while developing and maintaining strong relationships to drive repeat business and ensure customer satisfaction.

• Managed and supervised the production management team acting as the focal point of communication with the internal design, garment technical, and quality assurance teams.• Managed vendor allocation and sourcing of raw materials for 7+ million USD worth of garments annually.• Managed relationships with various suppliers to meet quality standards, price negotiations, and delivery schedules.• Communicated with factories and internal buyers daily to ensure that orders are being fulfilled correctly and that any issues are addressed and solved in a timely manner.• Led production planning, sampling, quality assurance, logistics, and documentation with factories to improve customer satisfaction.• Regularly provided detailed and timely reports to upper management regarding the current status of production, including any potential delays or issues that could impact upcoming deliveries.• Coordinated fit, pre-production, and top sample sessions with factories to deliver aesthetically correct samples to meet the design approval vision of customers.

• Managed and supervised the production management and marketing team of 20 employees, acting as the focal point of communication and in charge of negotiations with customers, design, product development, and production management.• Managed vendor allocation and sourcing of raw materials for annually 20+ million garment pieces of 160 million USD worth, shipped to the US, Europe, and South America.• Developed and implemented sales strategies, consistent with our motto "Turkish denim with Bangladesh prices," to increase customer retention and attract new business, resulting in a 30% increase in sales revenue for the company.• Worked closely with buyers to understand their needs and preferences, and to ensure that production timelines and delivery schedules were aligned with their expectations resulting 95% on-time delivery rate.• Led internal production planning, sampling, quality assurance, and logistic teams to improve customer satisfaction, resulting 5% improvement in production volume.• Coordinated fit, pre-production, and top sample sessions to deliver aesthetically correct samples to meet the design vision of customers.• Reduced production costs and improved margins by 8% through improving relationships with raw material suppliers and process improvements. Ensured compliance with ethical and sustainable manufacturing practices, leading to successful audits by international compliance organizations.

• Managed vendor allocation and sourcing of raw materials for 20+ million garment pieces • Created and implemented a time and action calendar system to track order processes, which resulted in a late delivery reduction by 12% within 6 months• Created alternative garment options to ensure quality and favorable costing from the initial thru final stages, resulting 7% improvement in garment prices• Communicated with vendors daily to troubleshoot production issues and ensure production comments are implemented

• Developed strategies and procured merchandise in the appropriate quantities, within the time framework, at the best prices for the assigned category, resulting in a 60% increase in sales within the first 8 months• Managed the success of assigned category (50+ million USD annually) through developing and driving product life cycle strategies that exceed financial goals within OTB parameters• Partnered with merchandising and design to ensure seasonal lines are built within the SKU plan and analyzed market trends through WGSN, competitors, and vendors

• Managed communication and follow up on production status with Chinese factories on a daily basis• Managed the fit, pre-production, and top sample sessions between factories and customers

• Supported all direct sales activities in the assigned territory and increased sales by 10%• Managed communication and follow up on production status with Chinese, Korean and Taiwanese factories on a daily basis